"Come on Rose, I need to use the bathroom" she says knocking again on the door. "My class will be starting today and I would really like to have a shower before I go"
"Just a second Bella"
"At least open the door so I can shower. I know you are using neither him nor the toilet"
"How do you know that?"
"Cause you are not singing, now open the door!" she said punching.
"Jeez Bella, you need to cool down a little bit" Rosalie said opening it. "Getting late in to class is not the end of the world, you know"
"I don't want to be the center of people attention when entering the room, I hate being the center of people's attention".
"Don't I know?"
"Can you please turn around so I can strip?"
"I already saw you without any clothes on Bella so why does it matter that I'll see you naked now?"
"Damn it Rose, just do it, will you"
"Fine, fine, I'm going out, but just so you know, you don't have any reason to hide your body" Bella looked at her fuming in rage but that only made Rosalie laugh even more as she stormed out of the bathroom.
Finally alone, Bella left the hot water relax her muscle. She always gets anxious on the first class. Once finished, she turns off the water and grabs a towel. She wraps the thin white fabric around her body and opens the door to the bedroom. She picks her normal clothes, t-shirt and jeans, and her bag and ran to the auditorium where the class was going to be.
The door from the auditorium was already closed when she got there which means the class already started.
"Shit! Shit! Shit!"
Bella opened up the door and tiptoe toward the first chair in the first line trying not to make a sound. Picking her note and pen to write the matter she looked up to the person on the stage but to her sock and disappointment the guy was looking directly at her. Bella felt her cheeks burning and slide down on her seat. Not a great idea when you are at the first line. The teacher smiled a little before turning his attention to the rest of the students.
Knowing there was no turning back now Bella relaxed and paid real attention to the teacher. He didn't seem to be older then twenty-five and was already teaching and that surprised her in to no end, and he was a very handsome. He had one scar in his face just above his eyes that wasn't pretty but that didn't made him less perfect with his golden eyes and hair, red lips and white skin.
She turned her body to the audience and notice that there were more women than men in the class but they didn't seem to be drooling over him like she was. "I wonder why not" she asks to herself turning around. She gasped when seeing the speaker not two feet's away from her.
"Is there something wrong Miss?" His voice was serious but sounded magical at the same time which left Bella speechless. She tried to answer him, really did, but no sound came from her throat. She seemed like ill at ease.
He waited patiently for her to recover and finally answer him.
"No, I was just… looking…" she explains trying to get more comfortable in the chair. If Bella could disappear in a blink of an eye she would have.
"What's your name?"
"Bella"
"Bella, are you sure you are in the right class?" he asked with amusement.
"Isn't this class about styles of writing?" Her mind praying that it was. She'd really like to see, hear and admire him more. He chuckled at her flushed expression like if he could hear her thoughts.
"Yes, it is" he finally says.
"I guess I'm in the right place then" The fast change of her emotions, from unsure to sure surprise him. "I'm sorry for disturbing the class, it won't happen again"
"Oh I think that's hard to believe" he says. The words left his mouth so fast that Bella didn't understand a single one. He walked to the stage and rested his back on it, crossing his arms around his chest.
"Tell me Bella, do you write?"
"Yes, I do"
"What I mean is not just class notes or e-mails…"
"Of course not!" she says harsh than she intended. Jasper is not like normal people. He can sense peoples emotions and project his own if she wants to and Bella, Bella was intriguing because she felt so many things and so different from one another that you couldn't be sure how she will react to what you say, or what she says for that matter.
"I didn't mean to make you feel angry or uncomfortable, I apologize. What kind of things do you write?"
Bella smiled politely. "Poems, little chronicles, but what I'd really like to write is novels"
"Excellent, you already answer my next question" he said showing his white, perfect teeth's. Bella gasped at his beauty once again, and for a moment she wondered what would be like to pass her tongue over his teeth's and mouth. She shakes her head trying not to think about that.
"I'm sure you'll find out interesting things in this class Miss Bella. But I won't say, and that goes to every one of you, that writing is an easy thing to do. Because it definely isn't"
He stepped out of the stage and walked to the corridor in the middle of the room. "You have to concentrate really hard, be patient with yourself and what you want to write, and more important don't questionate why. 'Why am I writing this?' This question doesn't matter, you just do"
The class went on and the more he spoke more fascinated Bella become about him. He not only knew about what he was saying but every now and then his eyes would sparkle which showed just how much he loves what he says and does. She was so drowned in to what he was saying that when he announced that the class was over Bella was disappointed. She wanted more. She wanted to hear him speak more.
It took Bella a few seconds to finally be able to move. She guarded her notes back on her bag and got up, looking just one last time to the teacher. She didn't expect him to be looking at her and was surprised when seeing that he was indeed staring with smirk in his face. Bella face got red as a tomato as she smiled shy before looking down and walking out of the room. She had never felt so many things from a guy before, a teacher no less. But he was simple gorgeous and intriguing and smart and… "God, what is wrong with me?" she whispered trying to stop her thoughts.
The air outside the class was warm and good and Bella took a very deep breathe before continue walking. She gave a step forward when felt something cold against her arm. She jumped in a startle only to come face-to-face with no one but him.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare you"
"It's ok, I was lost in thoughts, that's all"
"Does it happen often?" he asks really intrigued. She stared at him as if he had said something crazy and that makes him uncomfortable. He never felt that around a woman before.
"I'm sorry. I was just… never mind" she tries to explain "But yes, it does happen often, more than it should" he smiles at her which makes her do the same.
"Can I ask you a favor?" he says after awhile. Bella nod her head. "Could you show me where the cafeteria is? Is my second day here and I don't know where everything is, yet"
"Yeah, sure, I could do that"
"Thank you"
Bella blushed and they walk side by side without saying a word. She was confused about why did he had asked her of all people and why did she felt so at easy by being closer to him when back in the class she was more tense than anything else. He sensed her feelings and looks and smiled at her. Bella smile came so naturally that it made her blush.
"Would you like something to drink or eat?" he asks as they stop in the line from the balcony.
"No, thank you, I'll meet my friends for lunch so I'm good" she says smiling. It was a big, tremendous lie, but Bella didn't think she would be able to eat now of all times.
"Are you sure?" he asks raising his left eyebrow.
"Yes, I'm sure, thank you" The answer and Bella's body language, and let's not forget her feelings, were very contradictories but he decided not to say anything.
"I'm sorry, where are my manners, I didn't introduce myself… am Jasper Whitlock"
"Bella Swan. Is nice to meet you Jasper" she says extending her right hand. Jasper accepts the gesture and again his cold hand socks her. "I have to say I was socked when seeing you in front of the class" she tries to pretend everything is ok
"Why is that, I am too ugly or too young to be a teacher?"
"You are, I mean, no, yes…" Bella signed uncomfortable. "What I mean is… you are not ugly but you are young…" jeez Bella, you have to focus before opening your stupid mouth!
"I'm sorry Bella. I didn't mean to leave you uncomfortable. I was just playing with you"
"Right, ok, well, I… should probable go. I'm sorry about what happen in the class, I promise I won't be late again"
"Why were you this morning?" he asked stopping her.
"My roommate… she practically dominated the bathroom this morning so I couldn't…" Jasper bites his lips as trying not to laugh. "What? I'm serious! You can ask her if you want!" Jasper continued laughing.
"I don't have to ask anything, I believe you Bella. Besides I was a student a very long time ago so I know how it is"
"Long times ago but, how old are you?" Jasper's body went rigid at the unexpected question and for a few moments he didn't even blink. Bella watched his features with concern "Are you ok?" she asked touching his arm. She took her hand away quickly. The skin was just as cold as his hands were.
"Sorry, I, um, I'm fine" he shook his head trying to remember her question. "I'm twenty-six but I'm not very good with time so it seems like forever since I graduated" he explained.
"Oh, ok" she didn't quite believe at him but remained silence.
"I'm sorry for holding you back. I'll see you next week"
"Yeah, next week, bye" she walked away not a bit happy. A week was too long to be away from him. It was going to be very, very boring until then.
After studying in the library all afternoon Bella went back to her dorm and found Rosalie in there, looking anything but please. "What happened?" she asked really concerned "shouldn't you be with Emmett?"
"Yeah, but he and his parents had to go to some dinner party and there was no way he could leave there so we thought it would be better if I didn't go"
"I don't understand, shouldn't you be happy and go with him?"
"But I don't want to be surrounded by people, I want him" Bella mouth open in a 'o'. "So, how was the class?"
"It was great, really great"
Rosalie sits on the bed eyeing Bella curiously but the girl wasn't looking at her. "By great you mean the subject or the speaker?"
"Definely both"
"Definely both…" she repeated with a smirk "is he young?"
"Yes. He could really pass as a student at any time or place"
"Is he beautiful?"
"He is ok I guess" Bella face flushed and she tried not to smile so big. Rosalie saw everything and jumped out of the bed hugging Bella and swinging her in the air. "Rose, put me down, Rose!"
"You like him" she said with a smile.
"Put me down, now!" Bella asked with a serious tone though her cheeks were red as a tomato.
"First you have to answer, do you or don't you like him?"
"He is ok" she shrugged "And he knows a lot about the matter"
"Bella" warned Rosalie starting to swing her again.
"Ok, yes! Yes! I like him! He is very charming and sexy and his voice is magical" Rosalie let go of her and giggled. "Unfortunately that doesn't mean anything"
"What?" she asked disappointing clearly at her voice.
"He is my teacher Rose and I'm just another of his students, I can't be with him"
"You sure can talk to him and if he shows signs that he likes you too than you should go for it. We don't control who we feel attracted to Bella. I wish we could!"
"Still I don't think is a good idea, I mean, yes he asked me to show him where the cafeteria was but that was it!"
"He asked you… God Bella, don't you see, he is already in your net. All you have to do is bring him in."
"There are other women more interesting than me Rose"
"But he chose you. You. You have to get him!"
"Rose, just stop, ok? That won't happen. I better just think about something else" Bella laid on the bed facing the wall as she usually did when the conversation was over from her part. Rosalie walked to her but Bella moved away before she could be touched. The blonde gave up trying to put some sense in her friends mind. He was so interested in her, she knew!
Bella signed and closed her eyes, visualizing him in her mind. He was so sweet and she felt so good with him. Well, except the first time in the class. And he did seemed at easy around her. Her friend was right about who we get attached with but… a teacher? He is so out of her reach. And can have any women he wants, why her? Unconsciously her hand touched the place on her shoulder where he touched. Yes, the hand was cold, but Bella felt more then that, it was like an electrical discharge has passed through her entire body and it was good, really good.
TBC